Better Call Saul' star quits Amazon delivery job, seeks new non-acting role

John Christian Love, who played Ernesto on the hit AMC series, says he can't sustain himself on acting alone and is now interviewing for other jobs.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 11:05pm

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John Christian Love, an actor known for his role as Ernesto on the AMC series 'Better Call Saul', has quit his job as an Amazon delivery driver and is now searching for a new non-acting position. Love, who has had to work regular jobs throughout his acting career, said the rural delivery routes were 'destroying' his body due to pre-existing health issues. While he continues to audition for acting roles, Love is determined to find a stable non-acting job to pay the bills.

Why it matters

Love's story highlights the financial challenges many actors face, even those who have appeared in popular TV shows. Despite his role on 'Better Call Saul', Love has struggled to sustain himself through acting alone and has had to take on various day jobs over the years. His decision to quit the Amazon delivery job and search for a new non-acting position reflects the realities many performers face as they balance their creative passions with the need for steady income.

The details

Love, 35, revealed that he had to quit his Amazon delivery job due to the toll the rural routes were taking on his body. He has a history of health issues including scoliosis and Scheuermann's disease, a condition that causes back pain. Love said he has applied for several other non-acting jobs and is currently interviewing. The actor, who studied film in college, explained that he has always had to work regular jobs to supplement his acting career, even after landing a role on the acclaimed 'Better Call Saul' series.

  • Love quit his Amazon delivery job a few days ago.
  • In February 2025, the film 'Lone Wolf' that Love was cast in halted production due to financial issues, and he was never paid for his work on the movie.

The players

John Christian Love

A 35-year-old actor known for his role as Ernesto on the AMC series 'Better Call Saul'. Love has had to work regular jobs throughout his acting career to supplement his income, including delivering packages for Amazon.

Bob Odenkirk

Love's co-star on 'Better Call Saul', in which Love played the character of Ernesto.

Brian Cranston

Love was cast in the film 'Lone Wolf' alongside Cranston, but the production halted in February 2025 due to financial issues and Love was never paid for his work.

Lily Gladstone

Love was also cast in the film 'Lone Wolf' alongside Gladstone, but the production halted in February 2025 due to financial issues and Love was never paid for his work.

Chet Hanks

Love was cast in the film 'Lone Wolf' alongside Hanks, but the production halted in February 2025 due to financial issues and Love was never paid for his work.

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What they’re saying

“The rural routes were destroying my body”

— John Christian Love, Actor

“Acting has never paid the bills on its own — not even with 11 episodes of 'Better Call Saul'. I've always had to grind regular jobs, and I pour 110 percent into every single one of them, just like I do with every role.”

— John Christian Love, Actor

“I don't want to be like, 'Hey, can you do such and such favor for me?' I'm like my work, I just want it to speak for itself. And, you know, let that do the justice.”

— John Christian Love, Actor

What’s next

Love is continuing to audition for acting roles, including a show called 'Southern Bastards' and a spin-off series of 'Snowfall'. He hopes that someone will hear his story and give him a shot at his next big break, similar to how 'The Cosby Show' alum Geoffrey Owens got job offers after a video went viral of him working at Trader Joe's.

The takeaway

John Christian Love's story highlights the financial realities many actors face, even those who have appeared in popular TV shows. Despite his role on 'Better Call Saul', Love has struggled to sustain himself through acting alone and has had to take on various day jobs over the years. His decision to quit the Amazon delivery job and search for a new non-acting position reflects the challenges many performers face in balancing their creative passions with the need for steady income.